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(1):

(v. i.) To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.

(2):

(n.) The effect of burnishing; gloss; brightness; luster.

(3):

(a.) To cause to shine; to make smooth and bright; to polish; specifically, to polish by rubbing with something hard and smooth; as, to burnish brass or paper.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Burnish'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​b/burnish.html. 1828.
 
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